UPDATED FOR THE JUNE 2027 RESIDENCY: The mission of Hayama Artist Residency is to introduce visual artists from around the world to Japanese culture and offer them an opportunity to have their first gallery exhibition in Japan. The residency dates are June 1 - 30, 2027.
This is a 4-week residency in a small, coastal Japanese town in Kanagawa Prefecture, on central Honshū, Japan.
The application deadline is 11:59pm Eastern Time on September 30, 2026.
We will notify the selected artists by December 15, 2026.
IF YOU ARE A "RETURNING APPLICANT" WHO APPLIED FOR THE FIRST TIME FOR THE JUNE 2026 RESIDENCY, PLEASE EMAIL director@hayamaartistresidency.com FOR A NEW APPLICATION LINK.
The Hayama Artist Residency application is open to any visual artist over 21 years old, working in any medium—based anywhere in the world, regardless of race, gender, culture, or religion. We can only accept applications in English at this time. It is our goal to offer applications in other languages in the future.
If you are selected for the residency, you will receive a roundtrip flight to Narita International Airport (Narita) or Tokyo International Airport (Haneda), and shared accommodations for 4 weeks. Each artist-in-residence will receive $800 USD for meals and local transportation. There is a $95.00 USD application fee for first-time applicants. Your application will be reviewed by our director and Selection Committee - a cohort of international curators and arts professionals.
For more information and FAQ's, please visit www.hayamaresidency.com